Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.
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Happy Teachers, a Necessity Does the state of mind of a teacher have an impact on the classroom? Research establishes that a happy teacher translates into a happy classroom. However, are there any steps that can be taken to ensure that a teacher is happy? Does the role of a teacher in the class begin…
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Teachers as role models
Author: Latika Sakhuja, Project Lead at Mindful Souls Children look up to their teachers for every little thing. And they absorb every action and every word spoken by a teacher. Teachers are role models for children and this is a huge responsibility. Let us identify some ways that can ensure that we fulfill this responsibility…
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Benefits of mindfulness for teachers and educators
Teaching is a profession that demands a lot. However, simple mindfulness exercises can assist teachers in addressing the demands of their work better. Author: Sharanya Nair Teaching is a noble profession. However, it has its share of challenges and hardships and these have an impact on the well-being of teachers. Teachers deal with fatigue from…
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Encouraging classroom participation
A classroom where all children participate fosters a growth mindset and supports learning. However, getting everyone to participate can pose a challenge. Let’s identify some strategies that may help. Author: Latika Sakhuja Classrooms should be open spaces that allow interaction between the educator and the students. This not only makes learning fun but also ensures…
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Five lessons from Japanese Education
Children in Japan are competitive and well versed with the curriculum, at the same time their emotional well-being is also nurtured. A few simple lessons to explain the path… Author: Sharanya Nair India has a forthcoming education policy and education structure, but what is being done to nurture the wellbeing of our children while…
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Relationships, the Stepping Stone in the Classroom
Relationships, The Stepping Stone in the Classroom Building a relationship with the students can go a long way in supporting the teacher’s mission. An environment where the children believe that they are seen and heard can be extremely productive for both, the teachers as well as, the children. The importance of building good relationships…
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Setting screen time boundaries for your child
As we all struggle with the overdose of gadgets and content addiction, it is imperative to ensure that our child does not get trapped in this fantastical electronic world. We list a few strategies that can help in avoiding this. With electronics spilling out of every drawer and populating every nook of our house, they…
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Work-life balance a myth for work from home’: implications for parents and caregivers.
How often do you feel that you are hopping from one role to another without being conscious about it? Does your day go on autopilot mode? If these have been your recent experiences, it might be obvious to feel exhausted and stuck in the vicious cycle to meet your professional and family needs. Work-life balance…
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“The missing piece of the family puzzle” role of grandparents in child-care
‘Nobody can do for little children what grandparents do. Grandparent’s sort of sprinkle stardust over the lives of little children.” — Alex Haley Grandparents can play a very important role in children’s everyday growth and development which further contributes to avenues for parents to learn and educate them while making decisions for their children. Depending…
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Addressing stress in kids
Stress is something that as adults, we have all learned to live with. However, not many realize that stress can also have an impact in the classroom and can negatively affect the learning process… Is it possible to eliminate this demon? Stress is associated with all sorts of emotional and physical reactions that mar the…
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